Below are the
Poverty Guidelines by Size of Family and Number of Children for 2019
as published by the U.S. Census Bureau (Click
for Official Site). Refer to these when determining income
guidelines for families requesting tuition grants:

The 2019 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States
and the District of Columbia

Persons in family

Poverty guideline

STO 400%

1

$12,490

$49,960

2

16,910

67,640

3

21,330

85,320

4

25,750

103,000

5

30,170

120,680

6

34,590

138,360

7

39,010

156,040

8

43,430

173,720

9

46,850

187,400

10

52,270

209,080

11

56,690

226,760

12

61,110

244,440

* STO
qualifying levels are based upon 400% of 2019 Federal Poverty Levels as
required by Iowa law.

**Family size
includes parents/guardians plus total number of dependents claimed on
2018 tax return. For families with more than 12 persons,
add $4,420
to the 12 Persons in family Poverty Guideline and $17,670 to 12 Persons in family STO 400% amount
for each additional person.

*** Families
are eligible for STO assistance if their taxable income is at or below
the above listed income levels. Local assistance may not be based upon
the above. Falling within these guidelines does not necessarily
guarantee tuition assistance.